Maronde v. Robert Carr Construction Co.

This case reviews a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Commission authorizing payment for medical expenses and for temporary total disability, incurred by the employee after he sought treatment from doctors other than his original treating physician and specialists to whom he referred him. We affirm.

The employee suffered work-related head and chest injuries and was hospitalized for 11 days following the accident, during which time he *530was treated by his personal physician. After release from the hospital he continued to experience symptoms of dizziness, chest pain, and burning of the eyes.…